Diabetes Central

This page is your launching site for a wealth of great information to learn more about type 2 diabetes and how to manage it. Read the articles below and then come back often to find new information that we will be continually adding to this site. By empowering yourself with a knowledge of the disease, you will understand that you don’t have to be a “victim” of this potentially devastating but manageable disease.

Is your type 2 diabetes really under control? Many diabetic patients think their symptoms are “under control” because they are taking insulin and other oral medications that help keep their blood sugars within acceptable levels. Unfortunately, they are often caught in the trap of merely trying to control the symptoms of the disease (high blood sugars) and don’t really address the things that are causing those symptoms. This can lead to an ever-increasing insulin dependence, unwanted weight gains, and numerous other problems. Learn more here.

Why diabetics should avoid fad diets. Fad diets like the Beverly Hills Diet and the Cabbage Soup Diet come and go on a regular basis. It’s possible to lose weight short-term on many of these diets if you strictly follow the suggested plan, but how safe are they for diabetics? Find some answers here…

Diabetes and your feet: Tips for proper care. Proper footcare for diabetics is essential. Dr. Kimberly Leach, a podiatrist with the Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians, offers some tips for keeping your feet healthy in the hot summer weather here in the East Valley.

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